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Ultimate Homemade Chicken Pasta Recipe - Fresh From Scratch Comfort Food

This homemade chicken pasta recipe combines fresh, scratch-made pasta with tender chicken in a creamy sauce for a comforting family meal. The dish features restaurant-quality noodles paired with a rich sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (if needed)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. On a clean surface, create a well with the flour. Crack the eggs into the center and add olive oil and salt.
  2. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion through a pasta machine or roll out thinly with a rolling pin.
  6. Cut into your desired pasta shape (fettuccine works great for this recipe).
  7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  8. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  9. In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  10. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  11. Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened slightly.
  13. Return chicken to the skillet and keep warm.
  14. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook fresh pasta for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
  15. Drain pasta and add directly to the skillet with the chicken sauce.
  16. Toss everything together until pasta is well coated with sauce.
  17. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Don't skip the resting time for the pasta dough - this allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll out and resulting in a better texture. Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the chicken to get a nice sear. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer to reduce; if too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream.